Inclusive and non-sexist language

RELIS recommends that published articles use inclusive and non-sexist language that promotes gender equality in science, as promoted by the European Research Area (ERA) agenda for 2022-2024, with action no. 5: “Promote gender equality and foster inclusiveness.”

In RELIS, we understand that not all texts are equally viable for adapting certain linguistic formulas to the requirements of gender-neutral language. We are also aware that promoting equality goes far beyond purely morphological aspects. However, we assume that language has sufficient resources and mechanisms to express what we want to say, so that the producer of the message can choose between different forms of expression in an inclusive and non-sexist way, so that language becomes an instrument for change.

It is recommended that you read the APA's recommendations for inclusive writing: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language

In RELIS, we believe that a small effort when writing articles will ultimately represent a major step forward for society. Scientific communication cannot remain on the sidelines of the changes taking place in the society that sustains it.